What happens when prices drop instead of rising? That’s deflation! While it might sound great, it can actually harm the economy. This mission will challenge you to think critically about deflation and its effects in a fun format.

Questions

1. If prices drop, will customers buy more or wait longer to shop?
2. When prices fall, do businesses earn more or less profit?
3. If businesses earn less profit, will they hire more people or lay them off?
4. Suggest one thing a business can do to survive during deflation.